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Ponca City Public School Child Nutrition Department Receiving Thank You Gifts from Students

Friday, March 27

From Ponca City Public Schools: Thank you to our amazing Child Nutrition Team for serving 901 meals today! According to PCPS Child Nutrition Assistant Director Liz Glaser, “We have received hand-drawn thank you notes, and one student asked if they could have some macaroni and cheese. The families we...

322 COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma, 17 now in Kay County

Friday, March 27

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their latest update on COVID-19 cases as of Friday, March 27.There are now 322 COVID-19 cases statewide, a jump from 248 on Thursday. Oklahoma County has the most cases with 92 documented.Kay county made the jump from 11 on Thursday to 17...

Playground equipment now closed at all Blackwell parks

Friday, March 27

The City of Blackwell made the announcement Friday morning that ALL Blackwell parks' playground equipment are CLOSED from play and off-limits as of today, March 27, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.The walking trails at the Blackwell parks will remain open, and the City encourages walking and exercise, with...

Ponca City releases COVID-19 update for Friday, March 27

Friday, March 27

Due to Governor Stitt’s Fourth Amended Executive Order 2020-07, the City of Ponca City is also taking these steps to slow the spread of COVID-19:The Marland Mansion & Estate, Marland’s Grand Home, Library, Utility Billing Office, Senior Center, and RecPlex will remain closed...

Oklahoma Blood Institute Urges Healthy Adults to Give Blood April 3rd through April 10th

Friday, March 27

March 23, 2020 ─ Hundreds of blood drives have been cancelled due to escalating concerns regarding coronavirus. These cancellations will result in the loss of thousands of blood units, but blood can’t wait. Blood donation is safe and critical to preventing a blood shortage. Local patients need life-saving blood now...

Details for local schools providing Grab-n-Go meals

Friday, March 27

PONCA CITYBeginning Monday, March 23, the PCPS Child Nutrition Program will be providing pre-packaged grab and go meals at no cost for children ages 1-18. The meals will be available from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Locations include Po-Hi (5th St. Parking lot), West Middle School, Garfield & Union....

USDA Waives Requirements for Grab-n-Go Meals

Friday, March 27

The United States Department of Agriculture has waived the requirement that each child must be in the vehicle or walk-up to receive a grab-and-go meal. This waiver goes into effect IMMEDIATELY, so meals may be collected without the child in the car beginning Friday, March 27. If you have someone in...

PCPS cancels upcoming prom

Friday, March 27

The Ponca City High School Junior/Senior Prom scheduled for April 18 has been canceled. Currently, we cannot determine a safe time frame to reschedule, so it is impossible to confirm a definite date. However, the District is willing to explore other possible options, which comply with CDC Regulations, IF approval is received...

Number of COVID-19 cases in Kay County rises to 11

Thursday, March 26

As of 11 a.m. Thursday morning, there are 11 documented cases of COVID-19 in Kay County. Oklahoma State Health Department says that there are now 248 casesof COVID-19 reported statewide.Seven Oklahomans have died from the virus. Two of which were in Oklahoma County as of recent and one in...

Governor Expands List of Essential Businesses

Thursday, March 26

The following is the Executive Department Amended Executive Memorandum 2020-01 filed by the office of Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt on March 25, 2020: Click here for a link to official document and

PCPS March 25 COVID-19 Update

Thursday, March 26

The following is an update from Ponca City Public Schools on Wednesday. PCPS Families, Staff, and Community,Today, we learned that Oklahoma students will not return to the classroom for the remainder of the current school year, following a vote by the State Board of Education. Instead, districts, including Ponca City...

U.S. Attorney’s Office warning of COVID-19 fraud schemes

Thursday, March 26

The United States Attorney’s Office is warning the public to be aware of fraud schemes seeking to exploit the COVID-19 crisis.Scammers have already devised several methods, including fraudulent websites, contacting people by phone and email, and posting disinformation on social media platforms. Scams involve treatment schemes, fake charities, even...